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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,273.50, 92,837.46 and 38,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,273.50, 92,837.46 and 38,995.59 is: 53,813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,273.50 : 92,837.46 = 38,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,273.50/92,837.46 = 38,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,273.50x = 92,837.46 × 38,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,273.50x = 3,620,251,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,251,526.80/67,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,813.93

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